Special Competitions - Best Special Section (Circulation up to 1499, Circulation 1500 to 3999, Circulation 4000 to 6499, Circulation 6500 to 9999)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Nunatsiaq News (Nunavut Nunavik, NU) Judge Comment: This 50th historical commemorative edition of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement from start to finish well planned, researched, and delivered.
The care provided in all aspects of this anniversary section creates space to discuss and reflect on the JBNQA. It discusses the complex history and impact of the changes to the people, communities and landscape. This special section provides articles with current government and creatives in the community. It finishes with hope for the future in focusing on Inuit self-determination goals, spotlighting creative artists. Encouraging and highlighting some community youth leaders, encouraging development and involvement in their community.
This bilingual edition is beautifully designed. The very intentional page design is supported by strong clear photos and graphic illustrations, expert use of white space and colour balance make this pleasing to the eye, and crisp quotes that keep the reader on the page looking for more. It is not oversold or compromised by advertising.
This special section is an example of excellence. Well done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Gulf Islands Driftwood (Salt Spring Island, BC) Judge Comment: This is a great example of local promoting local. It is fun, friendly, and well designed.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Rocky Mountain Outlook (Canmore Kananaskis Banff) Judge Comment: Fire Preparedness or Fire Prevention sections can become a feature based on what if’s. This special section draws from the areas recent history with wild fire response and provides the reader with a good balance of information, advertising, and humanity in this special section.
